Comprehensive earthquake preparedness planning guidelines : county.

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Earthquake hazards reduction series ; 4Publication details: [Washington, D.C.?] : Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1985Description: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill., formsDDC classification:

363.34957 COM

Subject: Scientists have estimated the probability of a catastrophic earthquake in southern California as being greater than fifty percent in the next thirty years. A catastrophic earthquake occurring in urbanized areas will produde devastating effects. Depending upon the time of day, thousands may be killed and injured, and billions of dollars of property damage will be inflicted. Loss of productivity will be widespread and long-lasting. The event will impact millions of people and affect not only southern California but the rest of the nation as well. While little can be done to stop the event itself, much can and must be done to prepare for it and mitigate its effects. The purpose of these guidelines is to assist county governments in developing a plan to ensure an effective response to a catastrophic earthquake. The guidelines are designed to be used by the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, County departments and agencies, and appointed commissions and boards

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"Developed by the Southern California Earthquake Preparedness Project."

"FEMA 72"--Cover

"May 1985."

Scientists have estimated the probability of a catastrophic earthquake in southern California as being greater than fifty percent in the next thirty years. A catastrophic earthquake occurring in urbanized areas will produde devastating effects. Depending upon the time of day, thousands may be killed and injured, and billions of dollars of property damage will be inflicted. Loss of productivity will be widespread and long-lasting. The event will impact millions of people and affect not only southern California but the rest of the nation as well. While little can be done to stop the event itself, much can and must be done to prepare for it and mitigate its effects. The purpose of these guidelines is to assist county governments in developing a plan to ensure an effective response to a catastrophic earthquake. The guidelines are designed to be used by the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, County departments and agencies, and appointed commissions and boards

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